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SOF IGKO · Previous year papers · 2021

SOF IGKO 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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Q1 · Sports
In which sport is the term 'hat-trick' commonly used?
- A. Basketball
- B. Cricket
- C. Badminton
- D. Tennis
Answer and solution
Answer: B
A 'hat-trick' in cricket refers to a bowler taking three wickets on three consecutive deliveries, though the term is also used in football and hockey.
Q2 · History and Culture
Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
- A. Mahatma Gandhi
- B. Jawaharlal Nehru
- C. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution for his pivotal role as chairman of the drafting committee and his contribution to framing the Constitution.
Q3 · Defence and Space
What is the name of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier that was commissioned into the Indian Navy in September 2022?
- A. INS Vikrant
- B. INS Virat
- C. INS Vikramaditya
- D. INS Viraat
Answer and solution
Answer: A
INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, was commissioned on September 2, 2022, marking a significant milestone in India's maritime capabilities.
Q4 · Famous Personalities
Who is known as the 'Missile Man of India' for his pioneering work in ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology?
- A. Vikram Sarabhai
- B. Homi J. Bhabha
- C. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- D. C.V. Raman
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is known as the 'Missile Man of India' for his contributions to India's missile and space programs, particularly the development of ballistic missiles.
Q5 · Social Etiquette and Values
During a family dinner, you accidentally spill water on the table. What is the most appropriate response?
- A. Ignore it and continue eating
- B. Blame someone else for the accident
- C. Apologize and help clean it up immediately
- D. Leave the table without saying anything
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Good social etiquette requires taking responsibility for one's actions by apologizing sincerely and helping to clean up the spill immediately.
Q6 · Appointments and Resignations
Who became the first woman fighter pilot to be inducted into the Indian Air Force's Golden Arrows squadron in 2021?
- A. Bhawana Kanth
- B. Avani Chaturvedi
- C. Mohana Singh
- D. Shivangi Singh
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh became the first woman fighter pilot to join the IAF's Rafale-equipped Golden Arrows squadron in 2021.
Q7 · Connecting Facts
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 was awarded for experimental methods generating attosecond pulses of light. Which unit of time does an attosecond represent?
- A. 10⁻⁹ seconds
- B. 10⁻¹² seconds
- C. 10⁻¹⁵ seconds
- D. 10⁻¹⁸ seconds
Answer and solution
Answer: D
An attosecond is one quintillionth (10⁻¹⁸) of a second, making it an extremely short unit of time used in studying ultrafast processes.
Q8 · Awards and Honours
The Ramon Magsaysay Award, often called the 'Nobel Prize of Asia', is conferred by which country?
- A. Japan
- B. Thailand
- C. Philippines
- D. Singapore
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is presented by the Philippines to honor individuals and organizations working toward development in Asia.
Q9 · Computers and IT Basics
Which programming language was developed by Guido van Rossum and released in 1991?
- A. Java
- B. Python
- C. C++
- D. Ruby
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Python was created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991, known for its simplicity and versatility.
Q10 · International Current Affairs
The Tokyo Olympics, originally scheduled for 2020, were held in which year due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
- A. 2020
- B. 2021
- C. 2022
- D. 2023
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Tokyo Olympics were postponed from 2020 to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though they retained the name 'Tokyo 2020'.

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SOF IGKO 2021 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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At https://shishya.in/exams/SOF_IGKO/pyq/2021 you can solve SOF IGKO 18 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper free. Shishya does not reproduce the original paper: every question is freshly worded in that year's pattern — same topics, style and difficulty, new wording and numbers, and this set holds 18 questions, not the whole paper. They run as a timed mock with instant scoring, step-by-step solutions and topic-wise weak-area analysis. No fee and no coaching enrolment needed.

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